Get a taste of fall at haunted spaces from Woodstock to Walworth. Meander through the corn maze in East Troy, play zombie laser tag in Lake Geneva, or pick a pumpkin in Mukwonago.

The Haunted Square — Madness Manor opening night Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. This is an incredibly terrifying, interactive haunted house, covering 7,000 square feet in the middle of The Woodstock Square. Madness Manor, the eerie and abandoned manor home built at the turn of the century and haunted by the cursed Maddigan family, will open its door to the brave and unsuspecting public. Visit www.thehauntedsquare.com

Wisconsin Science Fest, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on UW-Whitewater campus mall between Upham and Hyland Hall. All ages welcome to discover the science behind forensic work as seen on popular TV shows. More info at www.wisconsinsciencefest.org

Crane Watch, Sept 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville. Drop in to join Tom Lajiness to watch for cranes as they come in to roost for the evening in the wildlife refuge. Meet at the Observation Platform. (262) 878-5600

Autumn Harvest Fest, Sept. 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a trip to the orchard or pick pumpkins from the patch, Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., Mukwonago. (262) 363-6770, www.elegantfarmer.com

Waterford Fall Harvest Festival, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pumpkin painting, Scarecrow making, kids' workshop, rock climbing wall, bouncy house, make a pinecone bird feeder, American Indian cultural exhibit, face painting, and watch a mini tractor pull competition. Take a complimentary trolley ride from Ten Club Park down to Whitford Park and back or hop in a canoe for a step back into Waterford's history. Complete schedule at www.waterford-wi.org